Where would you find one of these? I have been wanting a scale that
covers the 5-10lb range, and I haven't been able to find one.

I would really like to have better weights on Maynard since he can go
up and down in a hurry.

On a side note, I had a very interesting coincidence yesterday. after
all the discussions about weight, feeding, and wanting to have an
elderly cat a little on the heavier side; my sister decided to weigh
my cats (she ought to weigh hers, they are both gaining).

Anyway, she weighed Maynard and announced that he is 7 1/2 pounds. I
was quite shocked as I was sure he was in the 8 to 8 1/2 pound range,
and is looking pretty darn good right now. No waspy waist, not so
boney. And he moves well and even trots sometimes. He hasn't begged to
be lifted onto our laps. He doesn't jump much, but he is hauling
himself up okay.

And then, to make it worse, my sister launched into a lecture about
how skinny and frail Maynard is right now. And how he weighs the same
as when Tiget had to be put down. And she is so worried about him, and
I need to be more worried about Maynard. Blah blah blah.

I was really upset. I am the one who warned *her* when Tiger was
losing weight. She insisted he was just losing his winter coat. He
commented that he was walking slowing, taking the stairs slower, and
looked to be in pain. She denied it for 4 months before suddenly
trying to give him glucosamine in extra cat food. But his appetite was
bad. So, after another 2 months, she took him to the vet, and found
out it was too late tobring him back to health. His body was shutting
down, and his intensines were failing.

So, to have her lecture me like I was failing my cat really bothered
me. After she left, I sat there seething, ad then wondered if I really
was in denial. Could I not be seeing him correctly. How on earth could
he weigh only 7 1/2 pounds. That was how much he weighed two years ago
when he lost weight because of the abcess.

So, I weighed him myself. I weighed us both twice and me 3 times as my
weight changed. I got 8 - 8 1/2 lbs. Wanting to make sure I wasn't in
denial, I doublechecked with a calculator. 8 - 8 1/2 pounds. My sister
must have screwed up her math, and bumped the scale, or not double
checked the weights since it can change with multiple readings.

I felt much better, knowing that my "feel" of Maynard's weight was
accurate. But still irritated with my sister. So, when she came back
down with the dog, I had her re-weigh Maynard. She got looked puzzled
and admitted to a weight of 8 1/2 pounds. So, at least she knows the
weight is good. I still don't see how she say that he is so skinny and
frail. He weighs the same as Kira and nobody complains about her being
light.

Anyway, I thought that was interesting. My whole take on the situation
was challenged right after the discussion here. It was a wakeup call,
and a good confirmation as well.

But I would still like to have a scale that can be mmuch more precise
than weighing myself with and without the cat. That scale only does
weights in half pound increments, and the innacuracy is multiplied by
two since we have two different weights involved. It would be so much
eaiser to have something that could weigh him in ounces or tenths of a
pound.

I have a Tanita 1583 Pediatric scale and highly recommend this scale.  0-20
lbs in 1/2 ounce graduations and an auto weight lock-in that's exceptionally
handy for cats that don't stay on the scale.  The 1583 also has zero/tare
functions for weighing your cat in a carrier.  The infant tray is removable
so just toss a treat on the base and the cat jumps on and weights herself!

http://www.maxshouse.com/tanita_baby.htm   (no I don't get a commission)

Here's a easy way to weigh your cat:

http://www.maxshouse.com/weighing_a_cat_made_easy.htm

Phil.

Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!
                                     --Theophile Gautie
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